Negotiations between Philippines and South Korea over the sale of 12 FA-50 jets have stalled over down payment and spare parts delivery schedule.
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Category: Air Force
Islamic militants attack air base in Nigeria
A Nigerian air force base near Maiduguri city was attacked by Islamic militants, the raid destroyed two helicopters and three decommissioned military aircraft.
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German auditors scrutinize NH90 deal
Germany’s federal auditors have turn their attention into a deal to buy NH90 helicopters after discovering that only three percent savings were obtained after reducing the buy from 202 to 157 helicopters.
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RMAF’s Special Air Service
Malaysian journalists were recently given a look into operations of the Royal Malaysian Air Force Special Air Service (Paskau).
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U.S. Senators want USAF to review safety of ejection seat
Two U.S. Senators have introduced an amendment to the fiscal 2014 National Defense Authorization bill requiring the U.S. Air Force to assess the risks of the current ejection seats.
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